Circle Jerks drummer Joey Castillo reveals the story behind the new "Revenge of Nervous Breakdown" record, the importance of Raymond Pettibon cover art and what's next for the Keith Morris-fronted juggernaut.

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Topics Include:

  • Joey returns from tour and adjusts to life back home.
  • Tour life, family logistics, and dogs that act up when he's away.
  • How a Circle Jerks Black Flag single came together.
  • Fans kept asking for Black Flag songs; Keith said no pressure.
  • Road-testing Depression, Revenge and Nervous Breakdown at European festivals.
  • Why Joey calls Keith Morris the blueprint for every Black Flag singer.
  • Everything Went Black versions became Joey's template for the songs.
  • The first Black Flag EP and Keith's staccato vocal delivery.
  • Recording live, in set order, at Tim Armstrong's studio.
  • Keith rejects the first take: "That doesn't sound like us."
  • Pillow out of the kick drum; the second take nails it.
  • The closing block where these songs send crowds bananas.
  • Other contenders discussed: Gimme Gimme Gimme and Louie Louie.
  • Discovering Nervous Breakdown via older friends and Rodney on the ROQ.
  • Growing up in Gardena, where skating and punk went hand in hand.
  • South Bay bands like Redd Kross, Descendents and Nip Drivers.
  • A neighbour's red sparkle kit and an instant connection.
  • Self-taught by playing along to records, no formal lessons.
  • A friend's tip lands him the Wasted Youth gig as a teen.
  • Fixing bad habits, practice pads, and Neil Peart's mid-career reinvention.
  • Learning by watching Lucky Lehrer, Chuck Biscuits, Bill Stevenson and Spit Stix.
  • Replacing Chuck Biscuits and Dave Grohl: respect what's already there.
  • Why Chuck Biscuits remains his favourite drummer to watch.
  • Still feeling like a kid behind the kit at 60.
  • Dream gigs: Bon Scott-era AC/DC, Iggy Pop, and Cheap Trick.
  • A short reunion stretches into 2027, plus the Repo Man shows.
  • Keith's legendary stage raps, curfews, and when the band nudges him.
  • Six or so new songs demoed; only killer tracks will see release.
  • Raymond Pettibon's cover art and his lifelong bond with Keith.
  • What's next: Doom Regulator, a Bronx Halloween show, maybe Australia.

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